Thursday, May 6, 2010

Big Win for Noeleen Congratulations to Noeleen O’Connor who won last month’s bingo jackpot in The Resource Centre. Noeleen bagged a big win: €6,000, much to the delight of the attendance and bingo master, Gus Kavanagh. Bingo continues every Wednesday night at 8.30pm, profits in aid of the Resource Centre. It’s not often Gus Kavanagh is pleased to hand over money but on this occasion, he was delighted

Bugle birthday role:Birthday wishes to Nicola Piggott, whose 40th we missed earlier this year.Young Paddy Barrett who will be 6 on St Patrick’s Day and to Uncle Pat Barrett who celebrates a much bigger birthday…..and to Pat’s daughter, Hayley who celebrates her 20th. To Annie Messitt, how will celebrate her 100th in April (see bottom of this page); to Barbara O’Neill whose 81st I missed last month; Mark Darker, Bugler photographer who is 19 this month and studying ferociously…To hairdresser, Elizabeth Deegan, who was out on the razz a few weeks ago celebrating another birthday - sure, she could pass for a child (she cuts my hair – I have to be nice, Rose). And to Ciaran next door and fellow hairstylist, Edrina Browne; to Frank Sammon, Joe Murphy and to mother and daughter, Mary Murphy and Maria Shaw. Also to Kathryn Kavanagh of Hollywood, to ‘young’ Thomas O’Rourke and to all our Bugle readers celebrating a birthday!

Get Well WishesTo Mrs Lila Curley.Good Luck in Your New HomeWishing Gerald and Christine Gough all the best in their new house in Camolin, Co. Wexford.It was a day out with The Perfectos last year that drove Christine away…

All the bestAll the best to Colm O’Driscoll who is off to the States for 7 months.

Tragedy and JoyIt was great to see Breda and Max Piper home last week, along with Danielle and young Tato. Sad to say that once again, Breda’s family have been hit with tragedy; Breda’s 34 year old nephew, Keith Henderson, died after crashing his car en route to show his delighted mum, Kathleen, photos of his first born child. What a dreadful tragedy for the family to have both a christening and funeral held on the one day. We extend our sympathy to his wife, parents, brother and sister and the extended family.

Baby joyOn the return of the Piper family to England, there was, at least, some good news in store as Eoin’s partner, Katrina gave birth to a healthy baby girl, Makaile, a whopping great 9lbs 13ozs.

CONGRATULATIONSTo all the boys and girls in 5th and 6th class, who are receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation._______________________________________

CondolencesThe Editors extend our deepest condolences to the families of the following, who are recently deceased:

The late Mary Fay (nee Doran), late of Athlone, Co Westmeath and formerly, Ballymore Eustace. A daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Art Doran, the latter having been principal teacher in Ballymore girl’s national school. Mary is survived by her husband, Danny; son John; grandchildren Catriona and Lugh, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Mary kept in touch with former friends and neighbours in Ballymore and will be sadly missed, may she rest in peace, amen.

The late Paddy Magee, Glebe East, Blessington, sadly missed by his loving wife, Mona, brother John, sister Theresa, brothers and sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends. May he rest in peace

The late Catherine ‘Kitty’ Finn, Slieverua, Ballymore Eustace, who died in the tender care of the nursing staff of Beechpark Nursing Home, Kildare Town. Deeply regretted by her sister, Mrs Sammon of Tipperkevin, brother and sister-in-law, life-long friend Joe, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace, amen.

The late William (Willie) Headon of Athgarett. Oldest of the Headons of Sillagh, he is survived by his wife Irene, children Gene,Yvonne, David, Bernadette & William. Brothers Denis, Gerard and Noel family and many friends. Willie was an active man taking great interest in farming and business in general. He was a very active member of the Curragh Golf Club until a few years ago. Ar dhies De go raibh a anam.

Across the bottom of the page, in a strip, must be prominent:

ANNIE TO CELEBRATE 100th BIRTHDAY!Annie Messitt, former housekeeper to the late Monignor Browne and Fr. Kelly will celebrate her 100th birthday on April 10th April. What a pet she used to be, an absolute lady and there are many of her friends here in the village who still keep in touch and visit her regularly.

If any of you who knew her would like to send her greetings, her address is: Shannagh Bay Nursing Home, Seafront, Bray, Co. Wicklow. Annie is in good health and remembers all her old friends here; her family are having a party for her and Mag MacD has promised loads of photos for The Bugle.If she doesn’t come up with the pics, I suggest someone loan her a pair of crutches…. R